Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale is one hour ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
You can choose from 61 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Spirit Airlines is the earliest you can take. Spirit Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:09.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ORD to FLL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. When you're ready to start your Fort Lauderdale holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United States:
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers ORD to FLL flights. An exceptional 84.06% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between ORD and FLL include:
Tampa International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight is ر.ق. 139. A round-trip ticket is currently ر.ق. 277. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to FLL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ORD to FLL.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Grab a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car and explore Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORD to FLL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Miami is another favourite destination in United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without experiencing Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
